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Can't fault the site, location, cleanliness etc. BUT. I hope the owners will read and consider my comments. I felt that some of the many notices pinned up, particularly in the womens' toilets, were unwelcoming to most decent, considerate campers. One - displayed twice - requested that campers refrain from putting their feet on the walls. Do many retired, law abiding owners of expensive outfits who make up the bulk of campers at this time of year really make a point of intentionally dirtying the walls ? I imagine that to mischievous children the notice could even be an incentive to be rebellious and ignore the request. Another notice explained why there were no spare toilet rolls. Apparently, they had been disappearing. What is the cost of an occasional toilet roll, against the income the campers bring in ? Other campsites do not speak to their guests as if they are all potential thieves. In actual fact, the owners appear to have relented on this one, and there were plenty of spare toilet rolls, but the notice was still there. So, please, Annstead Farm owners, take the notices down and welcome your guests as they would like to be welcomed - as decent, considerate people, not potential hooligans !
The site is easy to find and is well located within easy reach of of Seahouses and Bamburgh. There is beach access across the road (a busy B road) from the site.
We booked into the 'walled garden' which is the adult only part of the site. The gate into the walled garden is fairly narrow, so you if you have a large motorhome or caravan, you will need to pull wide and go through the gate straight on.
The pitches were fairly level and a reasonable size. There was a marker on each pitch, but the pitches are not clearly defined so, people seemed to pitch wherever they liked with no respect whatsoever for neighbouring pitches!
The walled garden has one unisex shower and toilet (the washing up sink is in the same place) The shower takes 20p or £1 coins. The coin meter is outside the shower cubicle, so make sure you put enough money in or you might end up going out in your towel while someone is washing up!
The signs around the site were not particularly welcoming. We only saw the site owner once when we were paying. We didn't feel welcome at all. It was more like they were doing us a favour by allowing us to be there!
We stay on many farm sites, but the noise from the farm vehicles (just behind the wall) from early morning to late evening was very intrusive.
On the 'upside' you will find all you need in Seahouses. There is a fairly large Co-op, a good bakers, greengrocers and cafes, pubs, fish and chip shops!
In summary: £17 per night plus 20p - £1 for a shower, plus not feeling very welcome. We wouldn't go back.
This is a tranquil site, well situated just off the road from Beadnell and ~15minutes walk to Seahouses. We stayed in the Walled Garden part which is even more peaceful with lots of space - only 8 hook-ups allowed. At £1 extra/night giving £17/night, we thought this was a good value deal. The Site is well kept, part of a working farm and has a second, larger field for families. This never seemed crowded either.
With a regular bus service along the coast, its easy to get out and about in this lovely area. We walked down the coast towards Low Newton one day and took St Oswalds Way back from Belford on another. Both lovely walks in warm sun. The latter gives a good chance to explore Bamburgh Castle.
Our only negative was that the toilet/washroom facilities in the Walled Garden are rather limited. There's one room with toilet, bowls for dishes and washing and a shower all in one space. If washing in public was a difficulty, or the room was in use, then you had to go over to the main area.
What can we say about Annstead Farm? It is a delightful site. One of the best, if not THE BEST campsite that we have stayed at. No, it doesn't have the fanciest wash block with heated floors, or a playground to leave your children at, but what it DOES offer is a great location directly opposite one of the best stretches of Northumbrian coastline and fantastically large pitches on level well maintained grass, in a large walled/fenced area and there is also an 'adults only' area. My teenager who never leaves his 'gadgets' even played Frisbee in the field. It is great how our family dog is welcome and he loved the beach walks. This is a working farm, so one should expect everything that goes with that, but how nice to still see a working farm. You do need to take extra care with little children when going from the camping field to the wash block as farm machinery is being used, but there is a gate from the field and children wouldn't go unaccompanied.
The owners are very friendly. Children can ride their bikes around the camping field and campers can play ball games/rounders/cricket in the centre in peace (which is lovely to see as not possible with some stuffy sites). As you turn up, there are clear instructions with your name and what pitch you are on (and this was the same three years ago) - so we are unsure why the negative comments from some reviews, with details of how to pitch.
The wash blocks have been modernised since our last visit 3yrs ago and do offer two showers and two toilets for each sex, but as you are on a beach site you will expect sand in the shower tray etc, other than that they were very clean, plenty of loo roll and I'm sure if there was a serious problem Sue would not mind it being mentioned. There are also a handful of rental cottages which are very nice which family rented which worked well if people want to be on-site but not camp. Highly commended. This is not a commercial site with a 'reception' and 'shop' and hopefully will stay 'just the way it is'. Perfect!
The campsite has great location with a beautiful sandy beach through the nature reserve/dunes a few mins away, idyllic countryside to the back & a very peaceful spot. Pitches v large & basically situated in a large field at back but there is a 'walled garden' for vans. 2 modern, clean toilets & showers & 3 wasbasins for each sex.
Negatives: lots of (free) water at sinks but excessively hot-kids be careful! Nowhere to hang towels at sink if having a quick wash at basins (resorted using the floor)
Meters outside showers so need to undress, put money in and whizz back to get you moneys worth(not ideal!)20p per 4mins. Plug socket in utility for hairdryer etc (charged also)
Laundry room with washers/driers at an £1 per 30 mins so you need to do a calculation as cycles various odd lengths & will stop dead mid cycle if your time is up! my washer did not spin properly, but so had to put another £1 in for 10 min spin - v annoying & pain you can do without on your hols to be honest. No reception or shop, no kids play area, no service for cooler packs which was a major issue for us.
Whilst Annstead is in a lovely spot, We are not sure this site warrants the 'luxury' tag - not for tent campers anyway.
Shame about this site. It could be a fantastic site. Just a few changes and I wouldn't have to give such a negative review.
When we arrived there was nobody around to tell us where to go or where anything was. We had to rely on the other guests to show us how to find our pitch from a notice next to the gate, also where the water etc was. The pitches are a very good size but we had no idea of how we were to park so we just kept to the middle.
There were only 2 showers and 2 toilets per sex, which are no way near enough. There were 24 pitches in our field and around 8 in the walled garden. Most pitches were being used and a lot of them tents with no toilets of their own. You were lucky to get a shower and as they were only cleaned once in the morning and there were no buckets and mops they were filthy by the evening. I do not feel they were worth paying for so did not use them in the end. Luckily we were only there 3 nights.
Apart from the negatives, the site was in a wonderful area with a beach close by, a boat trip round the farne islands is a must to see the sea lions and puffins.
Because of the lack of facilities and absence of any help from the owner we will not use this site again.
We chose the best week of the year so far. Mostly sunny & dry but cooler than the South.
Fabulous site, well run & tidy within a 600 acre farm. We were allocated the walled garden which is a bit tight when all 8 pitches are occupied. No problem with the facilities as we always use our own. We would have been quite happy with the farm field where each pitch had loads of space.
The owners and their family are delightful with time to talk, especially Grandad (88).
Lovely beach across the road. Walking distance (20mins) from Seahouses. We ate at the Links Hotel, no ambience but was very good. The Ship Inn is lovely so pop your head through the door and have a look at the bar, it is something else. Good fish & chips at Pinnacles.
We had a lovely trip to the Farne Islands but check some of the other trip operators on the quay, we used Billy Shields but we felt that his boats were very crowded. This is due to him having the most publicity.
Visit - Bamburg Castle, Ford & Etal, Berwick rampart walk, walk from Craster to Dunburgh Castle, Craster Kippers. Alnwick Gardens, Beadnell, Grace Darling Museum (free), Holy Island (check safe crossing times).
You will love the area!
Be wary of the 10 amp supply on the electrics, not a problem if you balance your usage.
Having visited last year I forgot to say this is one of the best sites I have ever visited. No lets divulge its the best. So with that in mind visited again for May Bank Holiday this year with my parents and my son. And we are booked next weekend first weekend in June. Seahouses and more to say this site is an undiscovered jewel. So keep this to yourself. The Beach is just across the road, the facilities are ample and Seahouses within walking distance. I can't comment on wall garden as that is for adults only I believe.
Stayed here for 7 nights. Cannot fault the site as it was clean and tidy, short grass etc. We stayed in the walled garden with one other van and were joined within a couple of days by 6 other vans. I must say that although the unisex toilet is clean in the walled garden, there is only one with one shower and a back door mat for you to stand on and dry yourself. As I am disabled I was unable to use the other toilet block due to the walk and steps but my husband said the men's was very nice. As the weather wasn't that good most people used the walled garden loo's which meant that there were up 16 people using them which wasn't enough.
Although it is a lovely site I do have one complaint. We never saw the owner, not once. There is a notice saying put your money through the letter box of the farm house but we had no envelope or whatever to put it in and I had lots of pound coins. So one morning we met a young man who we saw working on the farm together with a young lady and after explaining our predicament he took the money from us. We did not receive a receipt. Where ever we have pitched our caravan we have always without question been welcomed and shown where the facilities are etc so this was a bit disappointing.
We had fish and chips in Seahouses twice and found the orange one (sorry cannot remember the name but think it might be Pinnicals) really nice. We also tried the blue one which faces you when you go down the main road but it wasn't very good. The Bamburgh Castle Inn was also nice and we both had chicken in green pepper sauce which was served with chips and salad. It cost £12. 95 each and we enjoyed it. This with a pint of beer and a diet coke came to just over £32. 00.
The site is vey convenient for Alnwick Castle and the local area. Bit disappointed with the garden at Alnwick which for some reason I thought was bigger than it was but going round the castle was brilliant. I cannot say how helpful and knowledable the staff in the castle are and they even have a lift which takes one disabled peson so I could see everything. Bamburgh Castle was lovely to and very impressive to see when you drive up to it.
All in all an enjoyable stay albeit the weather which really didn't spoil it that much.
2 What a little gem of a place. Well maintained, male and female blocks of 2 toilets, 2 showers coin operated, water nice and hot. Washing up veg preparation room. Large waste bins. Small shop selling bread, milk, sweets, cakes etc.
Usual farm noises as expected, at a very busy time of the year- hay making, but always a wave from farmers when passing.
Notice on gate with pitch number on arrival.
Handy fresh water taps and waste disposable points. Short walk across road to a lovely quiet sandy beach and short drive into seahouses, plenty of shops. No play area but plenty of room away from units. Only negative point I can make is regarding other campers leaving multiple dogs locked in caravans to bark and howl for hours on end whilst
Lovely, friendly small site within immaculately clean and tidy working farm. Walled garden provided good shelter from wind.
Site was being very well maintained despite wet weather and pitches were being allowed to dry out rather than more campers piling on.
Separate male/female toilets and showers with liquid soap and hand dryer. Showers were 20p for 4 minutes but well worth it as very spacious and modern.
No hairdryer in ladies however. Indoor washing up and washer/dryer facilities on site.
Ideally situated within walking distance of Beadnell and Seahouses both of which have great pubs and fish and chips!
Would highly recommend site and will definitely return.
Just back from another fantastic visit to Annstead but our first time in the walled garden, I don't really want to say its fab (but it is) as I would like to keep it for myself. It's so good we have booked a week in September, I'm counting the days down.
This site is so relaxing, and you are just a short walk from a fantastic clean beach that is never crowded.
There are lots of brilliant places to visit and I can recommend Sunnydales of Belford farm shop, top quality meats etc.
Just back from this great little campsite after a weekend trip with friends
The almost perfect weather showed this smashing place at it's absolute best - it is a working farm but is tidy and well kept - we didn't notice much In the way of farmyard noises and aromas but we are rural types, it might be more noticeable for people who aren't used to it.
The pitches are flat and large with electric hook up if you want it (we didn't). The toilets and showers are very clean and there was always toilet roll and soap during our visit even though the site was almost full. It's 40p for an 8 minute shower which is plenty of time even when you want to wash long thick hair like mine - do remember your 20p's though!
Our old Labrador is so keen on the beach that he started shaking with excitement when he realised where we were going, what a bonus to have such a beautiful beach just over the road that welcomes dogs.
In Seahouses there are a couple of fish and chip shops, a great little ice cream shop and a well stocked co-op for barbecue supplies.
We loved our stay at Annstead Farm and will be back without a doubt, In fact I believe we are booked again in for the end of August!
We spent a couple of nights at this fabulous little site at the weekend, in what can only be described as perfect camping weather.
We had pre-booked a pitch for ourselves and a pitch booked for our friends who were coming with us.
The pitches are huge (so big in fact that we managed to pitch both our tents - Icarus 500 and Hi Gear Gobi 4 - on one pitch and parked our cars on the other). The pitches are also lovely and flat.
It is a C & CC site, with about 20 or so pitches. Everyone has lots of room and no feeling whatsoever of being crammed in - just the opposite in fact.
Toilets and Showers were spotless whenever I visited them, there is a good sized washing up area too.
It is a working farm and you will get the noises and smells that go along with this - but being country people it didn't even figure on our radar.
A quick walk over the road and through a gate and you are onto a superb beach - our dogs literally thought they had died and gone to heaven.
It is a nice short walk along the beach into Seahouses - great Fish & Chips to be had! A short drive from Bamburgh with its fantastic Castle - and not too far from Holy Island - just to name a few of the sites and places of interest available in this area.
I loved this site and we will be back without a shadow of a doubt.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Club Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis <1 mile 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Have stayed here on at least 6 occasions this year and can't wait for the winter to be over so we can return. 
